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Roberto Hoornweg

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Chief Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking and CEO Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa at Standard Chartered
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Roberto is the CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking at Standard Chartered, with over 30 years of experience in global financial markets. Based in Dubai, he oversees the banks activities in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a focus on fixed income, currencies, and commodities.

Outside of his executive role, Roberto is described as a keen sportsman. Having attended St. Georges English School in Rome before his time in the US, he has a multicultural background that aligns with his global responsibilities. His public communications often acknowledge diverse cultural celebrations.

He was instrumental in growing Standard Chartereds Financial Markets division into a leading provider across global emerging markets.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking and CEO Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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Digital Asset Tokenization
He actively promotes the use of blockchain for tokenizing real-world assets and developing stablecoins, viewing it as the future of finance.
Emerging Markets Growth
Frequently highlights the strategic importance of markets like South Korea and the Middle East for the bank's investment and corporate banking network.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Chief Executive, Corporate & Investment Banking and CEO Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa
Standard Chartered
4-2024
Global Co-Head Corporate & Investment Bank and CEO, Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa
Standard Chartered
1-2017
Global Head, Financial Markets
Standard Chartered
2014 - 2016
Partner
Brevan Howard Asset Management
2010 - 2013
Global Co-Head of Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities & Global Head of Securities Distribution
UBS Investment Bank
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Roberto Hoornweg to lead Corporate & Investment Banking at Standard Chartered. Featured in Standard Chartered Press Release
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Education
1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1973 - 1986
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St. George's English School of Rome
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